“Gentle Chiropractic for Back Pain: Contrastrain Facilitation Release Technique (CFRT) Explained”

Contrastrain Facilitation Release Technique (CFRT) for Low Back Pain Relief
​Presented by Dr. Masoud Shamaeizadeh, Soft Touch Chiropractic

What Is CFRT?Contrastrain Facilitation Release Technique (CFRT) is a gentle hands-on chiropractic therapy designed to reduce muscle tension, ease pain, and restore motion in the lower back.
Unlike aggressive adjustments, CFRT uses comfortable positioning and light pressure to release “tender points” in muscles and fascia. This allows the body to reset, relax, and move freely again.

How CFRT Works

• ✅ Locate Tender Points – The chiropractor identifies small, sensitive areas in the muscles and connective tissue.
• ✅ Gentle Positioning – Your body is placed in a position of comfort that softens the tension.
• ✅ Facilitation Release – With light touch and support, the nervous system “lets go” of protective muscle guarding.
• ✅ Restore Mobility – This process helps the spine move more easily with less pain.

Benefits of CFRT for the Low Back

• 🌿 Reduces muscle spasm and tightness
• 🌿 Improves range of motion in the lumbar spine
• 🌿 Decreases chronic or acute back pain
• 🌿 Supports natural healing without forceful manipulation
• 🌿 Safe for all ages

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Research Supporting Counterstrain & Related Techniques

• 📖 Wong (2012, Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy) — reviewed the science of strain-counterstrain, showing improvements in pain and mobility across musculoskeletal conditions.
• 📖 Ahmed (2021, Rehman Journal of Health Sciences) — patients with chronic low back pain had significant pain reduction and increased range of motion after counterstrain therapy.
• 📖 Patel et al. (2018, Journal of Clinical & Diagnostic Research) — combining muscle energy technique with counterstrain was more effective than muscle energy alone for reducing low back pain.
• 📖 Saxena & Kumar (2024, randomized clinical trial) — counterstrain significantly improved lumbar flexibility and reduced pain compared with conventional exercise.
• 📖 Ramos-González et al. (2015, Clinical Rehabilitation) — counterstrain for patients with fibromyalgia reduced muscle tenderness and improved functional scores.
• 📖 Hanten et al. (2000, Physical Therapy Journal) — counterstrain decreased tenderness and improved neck mobility, supporting broader use for spinal dysfunctions.
• 📖 Fryer & Hodgson (2005, Manual Therapy) — positional release (similar to CFRT) reduced resting muscle activity, confirming its role in neuromuscular relaxation.

💡 These studies suggest that gentle release techniques like CFRT are effective for pain reduction, muscle relaxation, and spinal mobility improvement.


Why Patients Choose CFRT at Soft Touch ChiropracticAt Soft Touch Chiropractic, we understand that every spine is unique. CFRT offers a personalized, non-invasive option for patients who want gentle care without aggressive twisting or popping.
Many patients report feeling immediate relief and improved movement after just a few sessions.

Is CFRT Right for You?If you suffer from:

• Lower back pain
• Muscle tightness
• Limited range of motion
• Postural strain
  …CFRT may be an effective solution for you.

 Take the first step toward pain-free movement today.
Schedule your consultation with Dr. Masoud Shamaeizadeh at Soft Touch Chiropractic and discover how CFRT can help your back feel and move better.
📍 Location: Northridge, CA
📞 Phone: 818-831-0100
🌐 Soft Touch Chiropractic Website
https://www.porterranchchiropractic.net/blog​



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